7.5
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-16031

First published: Fri Jan 18 2019(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2019.008.20080 and earlier, 2019.008.20081 and earlier, 2017.011.30106 and earlier version, 2017.011.30105 and earlier version, 2015.006.30457 and earlier, and 2015.006.30456 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457
Adobe Acrobat>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30106
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30457
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20081
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30106
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456
Adobe Acrobat>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30056<=17.011.30105
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30456
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=19.008.20080
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30105
Apple iOS and macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-16031?

    CVE-2018-16031 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-16031?

    You can fix CVE-2018-16031 by updating Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-16031?

    CVE-2018-16031 affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, specifically earlier than 2019.008.20081, 2017.011.30106, and 2015.006.30457.

  • What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2018-16031?

    Not addressing CVE-2018-16031 can lead to exploitation, resulting in unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-16031?

    There are currently no known workarounds for CVE-2018-16031, making it crucial to apply the necessary updates.

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